BRACKET, RADIATOR GRILLE OPENING PANEL, CENTER, REPRO D9ZZ-8B455-A, THIS PART IS ALSO COMMONLY REFERRED TO AS THE HEADLIGHT PANEL CENTER REINFORCEMENT BRACKET
If you're restoring or upgrading your 1979-1982 Foxbody Mustang, this new reproduction center grille opening bracket from NPD Reproduction is an excellent choice. Modeled after the original D9ZZ-8B455-A Ford part number, it effectively replaces broken or bent brackets that provide crucial support by connecting the headlight panel to the hood latch. Made from durable materials, it ensures precise fitment with original mounting locations and slot holes for hassle-free installation, helping maintain both the structural integrity and aesthetic appeal of your Foxbody Mustang. So, if your original unit is missing, rusted or damaged look at picking up one of these units from NPD today!
Restoration Note:
This unit is designed after the original D9ZZ-8B455-A Ford part number and is listed by Ford as fitting 1979 thru 1982 (before 4/82) on both Mustang and Capri models. Ford listings show a new part number E3ZZ-8B455-A as being the correct version for 1982-1993 (from 4/82). NPD offers the correct later style version under part number M-8B455-7A.
Installation Note:
If you are looking for the correct mounting hardware NPD offers the correct hardware under part number M-8B455-1AK.
Note:
NPD offers a variety of different front brackets for your Foxbody Mustang front end rebuild.
Ford Mustang Years:
1979 (79), 1980 (80), 1981 (81), 1982 (82)
Mercury Capri Years:
1979 (79), 1980 (80), 1981 (81), 1982 (82)
NPD Part Number : M-8B455-1A Manufacturer Reference #'s: D9ZZ-8B455-A
1979-1982 MUSTANG (BEFORE 4/82), CENTER
1979-1982 CAPRI (BEFORE 4/82), CENTER
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including lead and DEHP, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.